Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul - AP News

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April 7, 2026
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Gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul.

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Gunmen attacked a building in Istanbul that houses the Israeli Consulate. The incident occurred in Turkey, a NATO member that has historically maintained diplomatic relations with Israel despite periodic tensions. This attack raises immediate security concerns for diplomatic missions in the region. Turkish authorities will likely launch an investigation into the perpetrators and their motives.

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